OUR TEAM COVENANT

As a team, we choose to covenant with each other to be Christ-like in our relationships. A covenant is simply a promise we are making in how we behave and interact with fellow staff. In this covenant, we hold ourselves and each other accountable to displaying the following traits in our character and relationships with one another:

01 Accountable

02 Avid-learner

03 Excellence-focused

04 Gracious

05 Honoring

06 Humble

07 Joy-filled

08 Patient

09 Pause

10 Radically Transparent

11 Repentant

12 Selfless

13 Shepherding

SHOULD CONFLICT ARISE
In the event of miscommunication, frustration, or conflict, we agree to call a Pause and quickly (within 1-2 days) have a "covenant conversation". During this conversation, we agree to listen, accept responsibility for our actions, be understanding of the other person’s concerns, and seek reconciliation by:

The one who initiates agrees to, and the one who receives agrees to:
Maintain a loving attitude
Go to the person directly
Be gentle and patient
Seek out and fight for restoration and unity
Be radically transparent
Extend grace and forgiveness
Not count ones trespasses against them after restoration is pursued

SHOULD CONFLICT PERSIST

Listen, non-defensively
Not seek rebuttals but understanding Maintain a loving and selfless attitude
Be radically repentant
Seek out and fight for restoration and unity Extend grace and repentance, or a gentle explanation

If conflict continues, and the offenses are considered serious breaks of the Team Covenant (versus small infractions), the following steps are recommended to seek reconciliation:

Seek 1-2 mutually agreed upon mediators (perhaps start with MMs, HR, Elders, etc.)

The one calling the meeting should come prepared with suggested solutions and consequences to be considered. Any decisions made or next steps to be taken should be documented in writing and a copy sent to all parties involved (possibly HR as well depending on the situation)

Note: We hope these meetings are not happening often. This type of escalation should be considered only for repeated, unresolved, and/or harmful offenses.

We vow to uphold this Covenant as long as we serve on the Well Staff Team and live out the mission together which Christ has called us to. As we live out this Covenant, we pray that we would have a heart of worship, to exalt Christ in all that we do. We also pray that we would see each other as disciples of Christ first and that, as disciples, we would live on mission, actively seeking to push back darkness together.

01 • ACCOUNTABLE
Ownership of Everything We Say and Do

We are collaborative with others, team players, and we take ownership before others if/when we let things fall or cause an offense. We are people who can be trusted to carry out our assignments, tasks, and responsibilities to their fullest extent. (Luke 16:10)

02 • AVID-LEARNER
Eager to Know and Grow

We will strive to be open to feedback from those on our team and in our church, even seeking it out that we may develop and become more mature in Christ. (Proverbs 1:5)

03 • EXCELLENCE-FOCUSED
Excel for the Glory of God

We are people who give our best because God has given us His best, and has given us life, gifting, and opportunity that we do not deserve. Therefore, we aim for the glory of God, not doing any of our work half-heartedly whether big or small tasks but seek to go above and beyond in every opportunity. (Colossians 3:23:24)

04 • GRACIOUS
We Give More Than One Deserves

We give what one may not deserve, not indicting someone before listening and seeking to understand them. When in error, we are loving, forgiving, and kind, while simultaneously seeking their growth.” (Ephesians 4:32)

05 • HONORING
Relentlessly Encouraging

As a team, we strive to honor one another and ourselves. We will honor individuals because of their inherent dignity that is found in Christ and because of their abilities, gifting, and/or leadership position. We will be relentlessly encouraging toward who they are and who they are becoming in Christ, constantly calling out the glory in them. (Romans 12:10, 1 Thes. 5:11)

06 • HUMBLE
Exalt Christ, Not Ourselves

We will be quick to listen and slow to speak, acknowledging that any good gift comes from God, and any error is covered in His grace, and therefore can be listened to and received openly when spoken towards us. We will not boast, but seek the exaltation of Christ. (Philippians 2:3)

07 • JOY-FILLED
Seek the Joy of Christ and Radiate it to Others

We will seek to have fun together, and be a pleasure to be around; a team where everyone wishes they could step in because of the environment, radiating with the joy of Christ. (Romans 15:13)

08 • PATIENT
Willing to Wait Without Grumbling

We are able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious. (2 Peter 3:9)

09 • PAUSE
Slow to Speak

An intentional moment of stopping in order to reflect upon a team member's behavior before speaking or addressing it. If a PAUSE is called, it counts, even if you don't agree. It's not a toy. And you can call it on yourself or others.

10 • RADICALLY TRANSPARENT
Vulnerable Hearts and Honest Communication

We will be direct, straightforward, and honest, bringing things to light about ourselves and our circumstances before being asked, as well as thoughtfully bringing truth to others to seek our collective unity and growth. We will be transparent to express our own needs, highlighting our dependance on Jesus. We will be truthful with others in an effort to help them become more like Jesus. (1 John 1:7, Proverbs 27:17, 2 Co. 12:9)

11 • REPENTANT
Quick to Admit Wrong

We acknowledge fault, express sorrow for offense, and ask for forgiveness. “I am sorry for…” is a phrase we’re liberal with. (Colossians 3:12)

12 • SELFLESS
Collaborate to See the Kingdom Come

We will seek to be open and responsive to suggestions of others willing to fit in with their needs as we work towards a common goal. We are eager to serve and try our best to say ‘yes’ whenever possible so that we can help the Team and church succeed. (Philippians 2:3-4)

13 • SHEPHERDING
Seeing and Seeking the Well-Being of Others First

We are thinking about the person we’re talking to first, being gentle, considering their heart, past, and perspective before dealing with a task or situation at hand. We see people and don’t allow mission to trump the person, because the person was Jesus’ mission. (1 Peter 5:2